80 Basic features

Locking video inputs

You can lock video inputs. You cannot view the input sources until you
unlock the inputs by entering the PIN code.
1 Press the SETUP button.
2 Select Options > Parental Control and Locks.
3 Press the OK button.
4 Enter your 4-digit PIN code.
5 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Input Lock and press the
OK button.
6 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Video or Off.
Mode: Description:
Video Locks Video 1, Video 2, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3,
HDMI 4, and PC.
Off Unlocks all video inputs.

Setting a time limit for games

You can use the GameTimer® to set a time limit for playing a video game.
When the time expires, the TV locks all external inputs.
1 Press the SETUP button.
2 Select Timers > GameTimer.
3 Press the OK button.
4 Enter your 4-digit PIN code.
5 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
6 To cancel the timer, select Off.
To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer® has activated it:
❖Set the Input Lock to Off, see “Locking video inputs” on page 80.
NOTE
❖ A message appears when 10 minutes, 3 minutes, and 1 minute are
remaining.
❖If the TV loses power with time remaining, the TV will enter Input
Lock mode when power is restored (as if the GameTimer had been
activated). You must deactivate the Input Lock, see “Locking video
inputs” on page 80.
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